Item 148 - Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, c. 11 October 1916

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Describes making a pneumonia jacket. Tells him about her morning with Mrs Brock and Constance Mussen. Describes an article from The Times read out loud by her father regarding wounded Prussian soldiers. Describes the plants she is purchasing from Miss Jekyll and Mr Clutton-Brock. Tells him she has sent his parcel and describes the contents, including pot pourri. Asks him if he wants to sell a bicycle that is in the shed. Updates him on Clare’s teeth. Expresses her wish to have him home. Discusses Mr Brock’s sermon for St Martin’s in the Field and Winchester. Discusses the price of cardboard boxes. Tells him she loves him and admires him.